Donald Trump defended CharlesHerbster, who has denied accusations that he groped several women.

Speaking at a rally in Nebraska, Trump said that he was the most innocent human being.

He has been badly maligned and it is a shame. At the rally, Trump said that he came out because of that.

I have to defend my friends. He has been my friend for 30 years and he is the last person to do anything.

—Vaughn Hillyard (@VaughnHillyard) May 1, 2022

According to a report from the Nebraska Examiner, eight women have accused Charles Herbster of inappropriate touching. Many people said they had been groped at a Republican event.

State Sen. Dave Murman's employee, Elizabeth Todsen, and state Sen. Julie Slama have come forward. Three other people have corroborated the allegations.

In a press release sent to Insider, the CEO and president of Carico farms denied all the allegations.

Charles W.Herbster will be taking legal action against others if his name is not cleared.

Speaking at the rally, Trump said the accusations against Herbert were unfair and that the election could go by before the proper defense could be put forward.

He spoke at the rally and promised to take sex education out of the schools and put it back in the homes.

Former President Donald Trump listens as Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster speaks during a rally at the I-80 Speedway on May 01, 2022 in Greenwood, Nebraska.
Former President Donald Trump listens as Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster speaks during a rally at the I-80 Speedway on May 01, 2022 in Greenwood, Nebraska.
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The GOP gubernatorial primary in Nebraska is due to take place on May 10, and will be one of many upcoming tests of the former president's continued power in the party.

More than a hundred candidates have been endorsed by Trump. His reputation as the Republican kingmaker will be put to the test in upcoming primaries.

Trump endorsed Max Miller, who has denied allegations that he attacked his ex-girlfriend, a former White House press secretary.

Monica De La Cruz was endorsed by Trump. The Washington Post reported that De La Cruz physically and verbal abused her teenage stepdaughter.

Since the 1970s, at least 26 women have accused Trump of sexual harassment. He has denied the accusations and called his accusers liars.